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Nov 23, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Art and Design BFA Major
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Art and Design Major - Bachelor of Fine Arts
This degree is for students who wish to be fully prepared professionals in the visual arts with the appropriate credentials for participation in professional associations in various fields of art and design. The program combines the advantages of professional art school experience with the university’s concern for intellectual support of professional action. It prepares students to participate more broadly in the arts beyond the limits of studio skills.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Art and Design department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/home.htm
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Total Credits Required 120 Credits
General Education 30-40 Credits
Required Credits for Art and Design B.F.A.* 82 Credits
Foundation Courses 28 Credits
2D Studio
Choose one course from the following:
3D Studio
Choose one course from the following:
Digital Studio
Choose one course from the following:
Concentration-specific Art History: 4 Credits
Woodworking/Furniture Des
Choose one course from the following:** 4 Credits
Art and Design Concentration 24 Credits
Students must select a concentration from Ceramics, Computer Art, Digital Cinema, Drawing/Painting, Graphic Design, Human Centered Design, Illustration, Metalsmithing/Sculpture, Photography, or Woodworking/Furniture Design.
- 100 Level Course in Concentration Credits: 4
- The 100 Level course in a concentration will also count for the appropriate Foundations requirement in 2D Studio, 3D Studio, or Digital Studio.
- 200 Level Course in Concentration Credits: 4
- 300 Level Course in Concentration Credits: 4
- 300 Level Course in Concentration Credits: 4
- 400 Level Course in Concentration Credits: 4
- 400 Level Course in Concentration Credits: 4
Art and Design Electives*** 12 Credits
Notes:
*AD 181 may not be used for art and design electives or art history credit.
**Students may substitute GR/HS 311X for an art history elective with advisor approval.
***Electives chosen with adviser consultation. Students may substitute EN 125 , EN 225 , MF 134 , WD 140 , and/or DD 100 with advisor approval.
This major does not require a minor
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